In pictures: Britain sizzles as record heatwave approaches

Predicted high temperatures have prompted warnings from officials.

Published Jul 16, 2022

Britons have made the most of the hot weather as forecasters warned of potentially unprecedented temperatures to follow next week.

The Met Office has forecast dry weather in Wales, the Midlands, the South East and south-west England as temperatures could jump to 31C in most places on Sunday, when an amber extreme heat warning comes into force.

Saturday kick-started the beginning of the heatwave, with Heathrow Airport and Kew Gardens, in west London, recording the highest temperature of 29.1C.

Crowds enjoy the hot weather at Brighton beach in Sussex (Peter Clifton/PA)

The beach at Broadstairs, Kent — Hundreds of sunbathers at the beach in Broadstairs, Kent (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Weather warning sign — A sign over the A19 road towards Teesside warns over extreme weather as the UK braces for the upcoming heatwave (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Sunbathers enjoy the hot weather at the beach in Broadstairs, Kent, as temperatures continue to climb (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Crowds at the harbour wall enjoying the good weather during the Bristol Harbour Festival (Ben Birchall/PA)